When you hear me say the word “fat” it’s normally referring to the bad kind…the kind that I built up all over my body to lead me to be “fat“, “sick” and “nearly dead.” Well the good news is fat isn’t all that bad! In fact, healthy fats are completely essential to your diet.

On this journey I’ve met quite a few people who have questioned if I am getting enough of those good fats on my Reboot. I even questioned it myself in the beginning but with the help of Reboot nutritionist Stacy Kennedy she cleared it up for me.

Here’s the skinny on fats…

Why are fats important to eat?

Including healthy fats in the diet is important for many reasons here are just a few key points:

Essential fats are very important for anti-inflammatory actions, healthy brain function and development, reduced risk for heart disease, and preservation of muscle mass during cancer treatment just to name a few.

Will I get enough fat during my Reboot?

During a shorter Reboot juice fast (up to 15 days) fatty acid deficiency is not likely to be an issue in this period of time for most people. This is partly because our bodies store fat soluble vitamins and fatty acids easily in the body. With weight loss and exercise, we also release stored fats into the bloodstream making these building blocks available to the body for important use, which is why staying active during your Reboot is important.

For a longer juice fast (15-30 days) if you are concerned, you can add a small amount of healthy fats listed above. Fish oils/Omega-3 supplements or liquid may be tolerated well also. Including seeds such as flax, hemp and/or chia in your juice once daily is another way to include healthy fats on a Reboot. It is not advised to consume more than 2 teaspoons a day of oil during the fasting period.

Juice fasting has many benefits including allowing rest for many complex digestive processes, for a small period of time, and this can include fats. Fats require more steps in the digestive process compared to carbohydrates.

*For some rebooters or juice fasters, including small amounts of healthy fats right from the start is important, such as those persons predisposed to gall stones. While eating too many of the wrong types of fats puts you at a high risk for gallbladder problems, people who eat no fat at all are also at risk. No fat in the diet means that the gallbladder works less frequently, which could cause inactivity or stoppage of flow (stasis) and bile thickening (bile sludge). Eating moderate amounts of healthy fats is highly recommended for gallbladder health.

Joe Cross

More than 20 million people around the world watched Joe Cross juice his way across America, losing 100 pounds and getting off medication in Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. The film ignited a juicing movement. Viewers around the world have been inspired to start juicing, lose weight and get healthy - and as a result of the film over 370 million glasses of fresh juice have been consumed, 370,000 tons of fruit and vegetables consumed, more than 24.8 million pounds of weight lost, and over 220,000 people are now medication free.
Joe's second film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 was released in November 2014. Through his journey and the lives of the people he meets throughout the film Joe shares all that he's learned about how to stay healthy in an unhealthy world, revealing that most of us really do have more control over of our health than we think - and that none of us are perfect, especially Joe himself! His book, The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, hit the New York Times' best seller list in March 2014, and the companion guide The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet Cookbook launched that summer.

Don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good. Despite being incredibly inspired by FS and ND, wasn’t sure if juicing would be just another fad for me, or something more durable. Bought a Breville BJE510XL, which had nice features (variable speed settings) without breaking the bank. While it is centrifugal, it does a nice job on leafy greens on the lower settings, and makes short work of root vegetables. Easy cleanup as well, which is a definite plus. Have been using it for several months, and am still very pleased with it.

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